TD - red temporary registration numbers are issued to accredited registered Motor vehicle dealers for transportation of vehicles,
BYE-LAWS for Temporary registration numbers exist and can be obtained from respective Motor Vehicle Registration offices.
The law states the vehicle from the factory or an imported vehicle after clearance from the customs shall be registered within 21 / maximum 90 days of clearing bill / invoice date.
Dealers can sale vehicle to buyers for 21 ~ 90 days under Temporary plates.
Like people buying a 2014 corolla on Nov 06 2014 and wish to register it in Jan 2015 can use TD plate provided the vehicle have TD number holder ID & vehicle identification marks [ engine & chassis number] invoice in possession.
TD number have blanket tax category a 12 page passport booklet is issued with dealer information & tax payment entries.
- This is law - which is HOOD WINKED as common practice